What Trends Do You Think Will Impact the Restaurant Industry in 2019?

14 Min Read By MRM Staff

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant and hospitalty industry insiders what trends they feel will impact restaurants in 2019. Read on for their insights.J.R. and Anders Anderson, owners of Brimstone Restaurant Group, located in South Florida, and The Restoration Hotel in Charleston, South CarolinaCooking with Cannabis: Since marijuana is becoming legal in more states it is very evident that it is starting to be a new food and drink trend that will expand in the coming months. We’re seeing this in everything from cocktails to culinary infusions.

The way people consume food continues to evolve: The delivery model has fully taken off and more people opt-in to enjoy dinner at home. Delivery is a strong trend that needs to be considered for all restaurant models and that might mean finding ways to offer your guests the same great food at their front door.

No longer a need for the mega restaurant: One of the trends you may see is a smaller footprint for…